US Bridges

US 9 Ramps Gm & Gn over Nj 440

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.31 MI South of Gsp · Structure no. 1234160

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,415
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 9 Ramps Gm & Gn over Nj 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 9 Ramps Gm & Gn over Nj 440 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,415 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,945 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 9 Ramps Gm & Gn
CrossesNj 440
Location0.31 MI South of Gsp
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52075, -74.30693
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,415 (2024)
Projected traffic2,945 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$533,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 9 Ramps Gm & Gn over Nj 440 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 9 Ramps Gm & Gn over Nj 440 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 9 Ramps Gm & Gn over Nj 440 carry?

About 2,415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 9 Ramps Gm & Gn over Nj 440?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 9 Ramps Gm & Gn over Nj 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.